manual
/ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ · man·u·al
noun
- A handbook. The library has a manual on gardening that's very helpful.
- A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product. The dishwasher isn't working; can you remember where we put the manual?
noun
- A drill in the use of weapons, etc. The manual on sword fighting was written by a renowned expert.
Synonyms
Did you know? The term 'manual' has been used in various contexts, including in the title of the famous 'Manual of the Warrior of Light', a fantasy novel by Portuguese author Jorge Luís Borges.